Assessment of left ventricular geometrical patterns and function among hypertensive patients at a tertiary hospital, Northern Tanzania

Assessment of left ventricular geometrical patterns and function among hypertensive patients at a tertiary hospital, Northern Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>With hypertension, the cardiovascular system changes to adapt to the varying neuro-humoral and hemodynamic changes and this may lead to the development of different left ventricular geometric patterns, each carrying a different risk...

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Main Authors: Silangei Lairumbe, Maro Venance, Diefenthal Helmut, Kapanda Gibson, Dewhurst Matthew, Mwandolela Hery, Hamel Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Echocardiography
Essential hypertension
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Left ventricular geometry
Left ventricular mass index
Left ventricular function
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/109

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